Area Overview
Description
Al Matar translates to ‘the airport’ in Arabic and carries two distinct geographic applications in Abu Dhabi. As a residential community, Al Matar (Airport Area) is an emerging residential zone near Zayed International Airport and Masdar City, offering studio and one-bedroom apartments within a sustainable masterplan connected via Al Shahama Road (E10). Alternatively, the name denotes Al Matar Street / Al Matar South, an established address corridor along Old Airport Road in central Abu Dhabi. Buyers and tenants should confirm the exact location context at the property listing level.
Infrastructure
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A central suburban district in Abu Dhabi, anchored by Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Street and rapid airport links.
• Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Street (Airport Road) (1 min drive) — primary central highway into downtown Abu Dhabi
• Khaleej Al Arabi Street (E20) (3 min drive) — direct coastal highway toward ADNEC
• Zayed International Airport (15 min drive) — main commercial aviation hub
• Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque: 8 min
• Zayed International Airport: 15 min
• Al Maryah Island: 15 min
• Yas Island: 18 min
• Saadiyat Island: 20 min
• Abu Dhabi Corniche: 12 min
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Families have immediate access to top-rated British and American curriculum schools in neighboring Al Aman.
• Brighton College Abu Dhabi (5 min drive) — British curriculum, ADEK Irtiqaa Outstanding rating
• American Community School of Abu Dhabi (5 min drive) — US curriculum campus
• Summit International School (5 min drive) — American curriculum school serving the district
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Medical care is anchored by major private tertiary hospitals located 5 minutes away along Airport Road.
• Mediclinic Airport Road Hospital (3 min drive) — major private tertiary hospital with 24/7 emergency
• Zayed Military Hospital (5 min drive) — large government specialty hospital complex
• Danat Al Emarat Hospital (8 min drive) — specialized surgical and maternity hospital
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Community mosques serve the residential blocks, with the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque located 8 minutes away.
• Al Matar Community Mosque (2 min walk) — local Friday prayer venue serving the neighborhood
• Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque (8 min drive) — monumental national religious landmark
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Shopping is supported by Mushrif Mall and nearby boutique outdoor lifestyle plazas.
• Mushrif Mall (5 min drive) — regional shopping mall anchored by LuLu Hypermarket and 200+ stores
• Al Seef Village Mall (5 min drive) — boutique outdoor Mediterranean-style shopping center
• Capital Centre Galleria (5 min drive) — ground-floor retail and convenience stores
• Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque: 8 min
• Zayed International Airport: 15 min
• Al Maryah Island: 15 min
• Yas Island: 18 min
• Saadiyat Island: 20 min
• Abu Dhabi Corniche: 12 min
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Outdoor spaces include Delma Park and immediate access to the Eastern Mangroves national reserve.
• Delma Park (3 min walk) — popular municipal park with running tracks and sports courts
• Eastern Mangroves National Park (5 min drive) — protected coastal mangrove forest with kayak tours
• Umm Al Emarat Park (8 min drive) — expansive family park with botanical gardens
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Dining spans the extensive food court at Mushrif Mall to outdoor pedestrian cafes along Al Seef Walk.
• Mushrif Mall Food Pavilion (5 min drive) — extensive indoor dining court and international outlets
• Al Seef Walk Dining (5 min drive) — outdoor pedestrian promenade with cafes and bistros
• Zayed Sports City Stadium (8 min drive) — multi-purpose stadium hosting major athletic events
FAQ
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What does Al Matar mean?
It means 'the airport' in Arabic.
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Does it refer to one place?
No—it refers either to the developing residential community near the international airport or to the Old Airport Road address corridor.
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Which Al Matar is meant on a listing?
Confirm at the property listing level, as both the airport-adjacent eco-community and the central Old Airport Road corridor are active usages.
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